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Lean and Six Sigma – Project Work, 15 Credits
Lean och Sex Sigma – Projektarbete, 15 Högskolepoäng
Established: 2025-06-16
Established by: Department of Engineering Science
Applies from: H25
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
- theoretical and practical knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma, its related methodology and tools.
- understanding about the different about TQM, Lean and Six Sigma.
Competence and skills
- Select and apply appropriate tools and methods within Lean and Six Sigma to practical problems.
Judgement and apporach
be able to critically reflect upon the Lean and Six Sigma framework.
be able to choose and apply relevant tools and methods within Lean and Six Sigma framework to practical problems.
Entry requirements
Completed courses of 30 HE credits on second cycle level within the main field of study Industrial Engineering and Management, or equivalent.
The forms of assessment of student performance
Groupwise project work with written report and oral presentation. Individual reflection document. Individual written examination.
Course contents
The course is a project-based course in Lean and Six Sigma at an advanced level. It covers theories, methods, and tools for quality improvement and process efficiency, with a focus on Lean and Six Sigma. The course explores how these approaches can be used to create value in organizations and achieve strategic performance goals by reducing variation and eliminating waste.
The course addresses both fundamental and advanced tools within Lean and Six Sigma, including, for example, statistical methods and the DMAIC structure. The content related to Six Sigma corresponds to what is required for a Black Belt project. Furthermore, the course examines the differences and relationships between Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Quality Management (TQM). It also includes a critical analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of the methods, as well as their applicability in various organizational contexts.
The main field of study of industrial engineering and management includes industrial organization and operations management, logistics, purchasing, quality management, change management and knowledge management, with industrial marketing, financial management, business development and environmental technology as related subjects. Industrial engineering and management is defined as an interdisciplinary subject that integrates technical, organizational and economic perspectives to analyze, plan and improve resource management and business processes. The focus is on creating sustainable and effective solutions in complex systems taking into account technical, ecological, social and economic aspects from a holistic perspective. The main areas of emphasis within the main field of study of industrial engineering and management at University West are knowledge management in logistics, development of Lean and agile systems with digitalization, resilience in supply chains, decision models for data-driven decision-making, operations management and quality and operations development. The subject has a strong applied and technical profile and addresses practice-relevant challenges for companies and organizations.
Other regulations
Course grading: Failed or Passed
Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.
General rules pertaining to examination at University West are available at www.hv.se.
If the student has a decision/recommendation on special support due to disability, the examiner has the right to examine the student in a customized examination form.
Cycle
Second cycle
Progressive specialization
A1F - Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Main field of study
Industrial Engineering and Management